Buc-ee's v. Dolly's and the economics of TN roadtripping

The tank is full. The open road calling.Before you hit the highway, though, you have to make a few decisions about what you want to see, how much you can spend to get there and where to stop for snacks.Today, we look at the economics of a road trip: the local, national, and global events and factors driving gas prices; how places like Buc-ee's (aka the “Beaver Industrial Complex”) and Dolly's Travel Stop drive business beyond the pump; and what's new to see and do in Tennessee.This episode was produced by Mary Mancini.Guests: Megan Cooper, AAA spokesperson Chason Gordon, Texas Brands Reporter for Chron.com Jill Kilgore, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development Daniel J Smith, Professor of Economics & Director Political Economy Research Institute, MTSU